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Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

A simple yet elegant dessert made with just two ingredients, chocolate and heavy cream, resulting in a rich and velvety mousse perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate and Cream
  • 300 g 300g semi-sweet chocolate (approximately 50% cocoa) Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor.
  • 600 g 2 and a half cups heavy cream (600g) Chill well before whipping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Break the chocolate into a heat-safe bowl.
  2. Heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan over medium flame until it simmers.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and cover. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir until the chocolate melts and combines with the cream into a smooth ganache; microwave if necessary.
  5. Let the ganache rest for 5 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, add the remaining 1 and a half cups of chilled cream and whisk until soft to medium peaks form.
  7. Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the ganache gently to lighten it.
  8. Fold in the remaining whipped cream until well combined, being careful not to knock out the air.
  9. Divide the mousse into dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
Serving
  1. Dish out this creamy mousse in individual cups and optionally decorate with whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, ensuring it's well covered to maintain flavor and avoid odors. For a deeper chocolate flavor, try adding a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt.